KIT
Engineering Secure Systems
Fraunhofer IOSB
Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation
FZI
Research Center for Information Technology
KIT
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

KASTEL Security Research Labs

As one of the leading international research institutions, KASTEL Security Research Labs contributes to the interdisciplinary research of holistic solutions for the security and data protection of complex networked systems. We span the arc from basic research to application research, including timely transfer to business, society, and politics. We explore the quantification of security and privacy. In doing so, we are guided by the unity of research, teaching, and innovation.

Information on Upcoming PoF V  Helmholtz Topic:
Trustworthy Security Technologies for Digital Societies (TruST)

Latest News

Oct 30, 2026

What Does the “Gestaltung Kunst Handwerk 2026” State Prize Have to Do with Cryptography?

In September, Karlsruhe-based book artist Veronika Schäpers was honored with the State Prize for Outstanding Design “Gestaltung Kunst Handwerk 2026”. At first glance, one might wonder: what does this have to do with IT security research and the KASTEL Security Research Labs?

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Oct 23, 2026

PHP Vulnerability: IT Security Expert Prof. Jörn Müller-Quade Comments on Current Issue

Jörn Müller-Quade, Professor of Cryptography at KIT and spokesperson for the KASTEL Security Research Labs, considers the recently discovered PHP vulnerability to be extremely critical.

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Oct 22, 2026

Karlsruhe Declaration for Digital Sovereignty Signed at the ZKM

On October 9, the Karlsruhe Manifesto for Digital Sovereignty was publicly presented at the Center for Art and Media (ZKM) and signed by representatives from academia, business, politics, and civil society.

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    2026

    Citizen Dialogue on Digital Sovereignty

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Studies

3 University Courses

Advanced Education

3 Chances for Further Training

It is our ambition not only to conduct research, but also to transfer our knowledge. That is why KASTEL Security Research Labs (SRL) offers diverse programs to deepen the knowledge in the field of IT security for professionals and students.

Knowledge Transfer

Publications: Insights into our Research

The research results at KASTEL Security Research Labs are highlighted by numerous outstanding publications. Get insights into our research work.

Publications
Jan 05, 2027
Societal Security

Enabling Informed Caution: Evaluating an Informative Video with Election Organizers

Hilt, T.; Mack, C.; Volkamer, M.
2027. Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS)

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Jan 05, 2027
Societal Security

Revisiting the Security-Usability Tradeoff in Internet Voting: A Replication Study Beyond University Populations

Hilt, T.; Mack, C.
2027. Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS)

Publication
Nov 29, 2026
Legal Informatics

40 Klausuren aus dem Verwaltungsrecht

Spiecker genannt Döhmann, I.; Bretthauer, S.; Collin, P.; Egidy, S.
2026. Vahlen

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